– Region: West Bengal — Singalila NP (Sabarkum, 3,536m — Sandakphu–Phalut ridge walk)
– Elevation: 3536
– GPS Coordinates: 27.136° N, 88.063° E
– Access Difficulty: T3 — 14km / 4–5hr from Sandakphu along Singalila Ridge
– Opening Season: Oct–Dec + Mar–May (Sandakphu–Phalut extension)
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 10 – Showers: No shower
– Drinking Water: Yes — NO water source! Carry 2L from Sandakphu – Meals & food: No facilities
– Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Free/nominal (basic shelter if open); carry own food
– Short Description: Stone shelter (Sabarkum) 14km from Sandakphu on route to Phalut. WARNING: NO WATER SOURCE between Sandakphu and Phalut (21km) — carry enough water. The ridge walk is described as the most pristine stretch of the Singalila trek with constant Kanchenjunga + Everest views.
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